Atlantean Kodex - The Golden Bough

‘The Golden Bough” is the first complete album of the Germans Atlantean Kodex, that is released in CD. Already uncovering their intentions through their demos and EPs, they have a very specific direction in metal music. Simple, heavy, mid tempo, Epic metal, with complex or weird techniques, nothing new or innovating. And this is exactly why we like them!
\r\nCreated accordingly, “The Golden Bough” present compositions that urges you to grab your sword (or your axe for those who prefer it) and start slaying barbarian infidels. Many parts remind of the holy monsters of epic metal such as Manowar of the ‘Into Glory Ride” era or even Manilla Road in their most epic moments. If I have to find something negative in this album is the fact that some parts of “The Golden Bough” can be boring due to the long length of some riffs that are repeating again and again with no particular reason making some tracks really long (9 tracks with over an hour total playing time).
\r\nAll in all, fans of epic metal will certainly love it.
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\r\nGeorge Voudouris\r\n